S60 2.4 L5-2.4L VIN 61 B5244S (2001)
Steering Angle Sensor: Description and Operation
Control Module
DSTC System Overview
Control Module
1. Control module for the steering wheel angle sensor
2. Steering wheel angle sensor
3. Reference groove
4. Encoder for steering movements.
Only cars equipped with DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control) have a steering wheel angle sensor control module. The easiest way to
determine if a car is equipped with DSTC (Dynamic stability and traction control) is to search for a switch, marked DSTC, positioned in the panel on
the climate control module. The Steering wheel Angle Sensor Module is positioned on the side of the central electronic module. The only function of
the steering wheel angle sensor is to process the signals from the steering wheel angle sensor. The signals used by the DSTC system. The steering
wheel angle sensor is mounted on the steering wheel module and is directly connected to the steering angle sensor via a connector on the steering
wheel module. The Steering wheel angle sensor control module transmits signal information via the high-speed side of the Controller area network
(CAN) to the brake control module, model year 2002-or the ABS control module, model year 1999-2001.
If a fault occurs the control module for the steering angle sensor detects this and a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored at the same time as the
DSTC function is switched off.
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the control module for the steering wheel angle sensor. This information can be read off using the
diagnostic tool via the data link connector (DLC) in the car.
